China Friendship Tour

CHINA FRIENDSHIP TOUR - NOVEMBER 1-10, 2013

Following their history-making Carnegie Hall engagement October 29, the San Diego Symphony embarked on their landmark "China Friendship Tour" of the People's Republic of China November 1-10. Joining them on different stops on the tour were violin soloists Joshua Bell and Augustin Hadelich.

Here is a large set of photos recently assembled from musicians and patrons on the recently concluded China Friendship Tour!:

Dispatch from San Diego Symphony's Director of Public Relations: "Greetings from Shanghai, a 30-million person metropolis. What a skyline--an architectural wonder. This tour is whirlwind...rewarding, crazy, inspirational, stressful and oh yeah, even fun. The people of China have been amazingly hospitable. They have rolled out the red carpet with their friendliness and accommodating spirit at every turn. If music is the international language, then on this tour we have all learned to speak with one voice. This journey has been quite an experience, and we're not done yet. Next stop: Beijing!" November 5, 2013

Yes, the San Diego Symphony took a giant leap forward onto the international stage when it embarked on the China Friendship Tour in 2013!

First stop: Yantai, San Diego’s Sister City. (CLICK HERE to read more about the Sister Cities International program.)

Next, it was on to Shanghai, China’s largest city and a global mecca for commerce, culture, fashion, finance, media, technology and transportation.

And then to Beijing, the nation’s legendary Capital and China's political, cultural and educational center where the San Diego Symphony performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

In December 2010, the San Diego Symphony — California’s oldest orchestra — celebrated its centennial. Upon reaching that milestone, we began to plan our next move. To set further goals. To reach new heights. To make the city of San Diego proud of its Symphony both at home and abroad.

In 2013:, it wasCarnegie Hall, Beijing...and Beyond!

The China Friendship Tour was presented by Qualcomm and was made possible with generous support from Sam B. Ersan.